On this day: May 10

The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed, "Rock Around the Clock" is released, The Incredible Hulk makes his debut, Wilt Chamberlain plays his last game, and Nelson Mandela is inaugurated, all on this day.

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1960: Singer-songwriter Bono, best known as the lead singer of the rock band U2, is born Paul David Hewson in Dublin, Ireland. Bono is also known for his philanthropy and activism.

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